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Illinois House honors SIC's Rice on his retirement
The Illinois House of Representatives honored Southeastern Illinois College President Jonah Rice on May 22 by adopting House Resolution 0815. Sponsored by State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, the bill celebrates Rice’s contributions to higher education as he retires after three decades of service. “Dr. Rice has been an outstanding leader...
Cave-In-Rock Ferry set to close if contract agreement not reached
KYTC and ORFA agreed to a 13% increase in annual funding – the contract is now $1,878,060 each year – while updating terms of the agreement to ensure alignment with the state’s procurement regulations and providing more transparency regarding how state funds are used to support the ferry.
No. 18 Max’s Moment – Travis Perry Beats the Buzzer at All A Classic
Many great plays were captured on video by YourSportsEdge.com in the past sports year. It’s that time against where we count down the most viewed Max’s Moments from the 2023-24 sports year. These are the ones you liked, shared, and eventually clicked on and watched the most. No....
Emergency Management to install KY-923 Flood Gate on Thursday
UNION COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Union County Emergency Management will install a flood gate Thursday, June 27th. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say this will take place along KY-923 in Sturgis. The installation is part of a routine annual inspection and will force a temporary closure of the roadway at...
Travelers May Have To Take Longer Route If Agreement With Ferry Authority Isn’t Settled
Time is running out while negotiations between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the Ferry Authority continue. If an agreement isn’t reached by Sunday there will likely be a disruption to the Cave-In-Rock ferry service. The current proposed contract was rejected after asking for an...
Wedding venue opens 2 repurposed historic buildings in Harrisburg
That’s when the conversations with the Joneses began. The buildings were relocated from near 33rd Street between Grange and Prairie avenues to Harrisburg to make way for the new Midco Arena. This was the second relocation for the church and the school as Augustana wasn’t their first home.
Travelers advised to prepare for potential disruption to Cave-in-Rock ferry service
(KBSI) – With less than a week remaining before the current agreement with the Ferry Authority ends, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials remind travelers of the potential disruption to the Cave-in-Rock ferry service beginning July 1. Travelers should be prepared to use an alternate route between Cave-in-Rock, Ill. and Crittenden...
Emergency declarations in Clay, Monroe, Owen and Vigo counties following Tuesday storms
WABASH VALLEY (WTHI) - Several area counties have made emergency declarations following the storms that swept through the area Tuesday afternoon. Commissioners in Clay, Monroe, Owen and Vigo counties all made the declarations to help make decisions and get access to more help after widespread damage was reported. Thousands of...
Negotiations Ongoing to Continue Cave-In-Rock Ferry Service
MARION, KY – Team Kentucky and our partners at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) remain committed to supporting the Ohio River Ferry Authority (Ferry Authority) and its mission to oversee operations of the Cave-in-Rock Ferry. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recognizes the importance of maintaining a vital transportation link between Kentucky and Illinois via the Cave-in-Rock Ferry.
OLD TOWN JUNCTION – Stars and Stripes Local Bites
Gather friends and family alike at the Old Town Junction this season and enjoy live music, an elevated and contemporary ambiance, and a fully stocked bar that make for the perfect backdrop for your next special event. Headed by a team of expert chefs and culinary artists, the Junction specializes in top quality American cuisine, with a menu that hosts everything from steaks to burgers and salads and everything in between – and yes, that includes vegetarian options! Call in today to make a reservation and secure your spot at one of the hottest stops in town: 661-702-4888.
State may seek the death penalty for Brown-Graves
The man accused of the 2023 murder of Kaitlyn Wise could end up facing the death penalty. Dailin Marquez Brown-Graves appeared in Marion Circuit Court Division 1 on June 20 where he had his pretrial conference passed to July 11 at 9:00 a.m. due to the Commonwealth deciding whether to file a death penalty election and due to a conflict in counsel being obtained for Brown-Graves, his jury trial will remain set for Nov. 25 at 8:30 a.m. for now.
Lyon County Tennis Celebrates 2024 Season (w/PHOTOS)
It was a season worth celebrating. The Lyon County Lyon and Lady Lyon tennis teams got the chance to celebrate one of the best seasons in program history at their annual end of the season tennis banquet. The guys picked up a regional doubles championship and then advanced to the...
Terry Don Dukes
Terry Don Dukes, 54, of Tiline, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Terry was a mechanic. He loved tractor and truck pulls, NASCAR, and drag racing. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mini Tractor Pullers. Surviving is his wife,...
Kuttawa Tourism Commission gives back to first responders of Lyon County
The last weekend in Sept. for the past several years, thousands of tourists from over 15 states and locals alike, fill the picturesque town of Kuttawa for a weekend of live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, kayaking, a food truck rodeo and an annual Oktoberfest celebration. Hosted and organized...
Contract talks ongoing to keep Cave-in-Rock Ferry open
PADUCAH— Last-minute negotiations continue between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), its partner the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Ohio River Ferry Authority, to keep the Cave-In-Rock Ferry operating, after the contact expires on June 30. The Cave-in-Rock Ferry connects KY-91 in Crittenden County, Ky., with Ill. Route 1...
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